San Jose in Santa Clara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Skip Loader

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, February 15, 2012
1. Skip Loader Marker
[Illustration captions; top left, bottom left, right:]
The hoist pulls the loaded skip loader up the track.
The front wheels follow the inside track, and wider rear wheels follow the outside track.
The hoist continues to pull the skip loader into the dump position.
The hoist pulls the loaded skip loader up the track.
The front wheels follow the inside track, and wider rear wheels follow the outside track.
The hoist continues to pull the skip loader into the dump position.
Erected by New Almaden Quicksilver County Park Association/The California State Society Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) series list.
Location. 37° 10.398′ N, 121° 49.579′
W. Marker is in San Jose, California, in Santa Clara County. Marker can be reached from Almaden Road, on the right when traveling south. The Hacienda Mining Display is a short walk on the Deep Gulch Trail from the Almaden Quicksilver County Park parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Jose CA 95120, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gould Rotary Furnace and Condensing System (here, next to this marker); Mine Air Compressors (here, next to this marker); D Retort and Condensing System (a few steps from this marker); Mine Ventilation Fans (a few steps from this marker); Shaker-Concentrator (a few steps from this marker); Mancha “Little Trammer” Battery Locomotive (a few steps from this marker); Mercury Storage Vault (a few steps from this marker); Hoeing Table and Cleaning Tank (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Jose.
More about this marker. The Hacienda Mining Display is still under development.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 19, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 522 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 19, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.